Jen's Saturday Sketch Challenge

Since I'm so layout challenged lately, I decided to participate in Jen's (i{heart}2stamp) Saturday sketch challenge from last weekend. Now that I look more closely at her sketch, it appears I didn't follow it completely (is that a surprise to anyone?), but I was close enough!

Because we are also a little financially challenged here at my house these days, I dug into my designer paper stash to see what I could find that inspired me. I've had this paper from My Mind's Eye called Everyday Tango for a long time. It's a little bright to be using for fall and winter, but since I had no other choice but to use up what I have, out it came.

I used three different patterns from the Everyday Tango collection. The blue pattern for the main background, the green pattern for the vertical strip, and a stripe pattern for the horizontal strip. The main image was created using the swirl stamp from Baroque Motifs. I stamped it in Night of Navy on a piece of Whisper White. The sentiment is from my Inque Boutique set called Quotopia. Not only do I love this set, it's amazing rubber. It's incredibly crisp and clean! I did lots of sewing on this one, mostly the main image and the vertical and horizontal strips.

I think this card is missing something, do you? But I couldn't figure out where to place a ribbon, so I didn't add anything at all. What would you have done? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

It's SO cold here in MN this week! Brrrrrr.......my blood hasn't "thickened" yet, so it's hard for me to warm up. I bought new jacket yesterday because my coats from last year are a little "tight".........is that despressing or what? It is SO time to go on a diet, but I'm not feeling especially motivated to eat right or exercise. That is not a good thing if I want to lose weight! One thing I do know, it's time to get my butt in gear, and pronto!

I am off to get ready for BSF.....can I just tell you what a wonderful bible study this is? We are studying Matthew this year, and it has been amazing and just what I need as far as providing perspective and hope in this difficult times my family has been experiencing lately. I encourage you to check the national website to see if there is a BSF bible study near you that you could attend. They have a WONDERFUL children's program so your kids can be learning the same things you are learning each week! No need to find a babysitter! How wonderful is that?????

Hugs,
Amy